To Comrade Potyayev

I am cursing you roundly for whining and an unbusinesslike attitude. Regarding Meisner, you should have formally, in writing, requested Bryukhanov and, in case of his disagreement (enclose a copy of his response), submitted the matter to the STO.

There is no point in dragging things out: this is how rumors grow, and you succumb to them. You must use your rights and stop whining. I need your official telegram to me tomorrow about Meisner.

Regarding the party request, formally submit it to the Orgburo and quickly. This is no concern of mine. You may appeal to the Politburo. I have not yet read the "Plan." Prepare for me on 2 pages the disagreements between N. M. Knipovich and Meisner.109

With comradely greetings,
Lenin

5-VIII-21

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First published in 1933

in Lenin Collection XXIII

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